Good Hope Raiders (Cullman, AL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Cold Springs Eagles (Bremen, AL), 9-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Raiders now own a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they host Curry for a 4A Area 11 challenge on Tuesday, April 12. Good Hope will battle a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 10-0 non-league win over Holy Spirit Catholic (Tuscaloosa, AL). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 24-8.

With the loss, Cold Springs falls to 5-5 on the campaign. The Eagles host Winston County (Double Springs, AL) to battle the Yellowjackets in a 2A Area 10 challenge on Tuesday, April 12. The Yellowjackets enter the challenge with a record of 7-7. Winston County won 8-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Phillips (Bear Creek, AL)